Mission Viejo, California – March 26, 2018:
The Bluebook International, Inc. (www.bluebook.net), the nation’s leading provider of home repair cost estimating data and software is pleased to announce that Kristen Lines of Austin, Texas, is the grand prize winner of their myBluebook national Home Improvement Give Away Sweepstakes, receiving a $5,000 cash prize after having her entry chosen at random.

“We are excited that Kristen was selected as the national grand prize winner,” said Robert Syverson, CEO of Bluebook. “We look forward to hearing about her next home improvement project and know that myBluebook’s Home Improvement Calculator will help her get it done with confidence.”

Bluebook conducted the Home Improvement Give Away Sweepstakes from November 15, 2017 through February 15, 2018 to encourage homeowners to create a free online account to take advantage of the myBluebook’s innovative home improvement calculator. Using myBluebook allows homeowners to estimate the cost and scope of home improvement projects ranging from unclogging a sink all the way to remodeling a kitchen. myBluebook’s tool is available to any registered user at no cost.

As Kristen put it, “I have used myBluebook to investigate the costs of remodeling and adding onto my house.” She noted that Bluebook’s “calculator showed that it would probably be better for us to just tear down and start over, which is what we ended up doing. As a homeowner, I've found the tools on the site to be incredibly helpful!”

“We are excited that Kristen was selected as the national grand prize winner. We look forward to hearing about her next home improvement project and know that myBluebook’s Home Improvement Calculator will help her get it done with confidence.”

Mission Viejo, California – February 13, 2018:
The Bluebook International, Inc. (www.bluebook.net), the nation’s leading provider of repair cost estimating data and software to the real estate and property preservation industries, announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract renewal for RepairBASE (www.repairbase.net) by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to supply software and data for validation of repair cost estimates.

HUD utilizes Bluebook’s RepairBASE to confirm repair, replacement, preservation, maintenance, and improvement costs on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single family homes across the United States. Bluebook has been HUD’s provider since September 2011.

“Bluebook is proud to support HUD and our thousands of preservation and repair users,” said Robert Syverson, CEO. “Whether it is homeowners accessing myBBhome.com, contractors using myBluebookpro.com, or preservation inspectors validating costs with repairbase.net, Bluebook offers a reliable, easy to use tool backed by our industry leading data, specialized to your market.”

RepairBASE is the industry standard for repair costs and maintenance estimating required by HUD, FHA, mortgage security holders, and lenders. Bluebook also offers a free tool for homeowners to estimate the costs of repair and remodel projects (see www.mBBhome.com). Bluebook offers direct integration via XML/API and/or web services, making it simple, fast, and cost effective to make Bluebook power any property management system.

“Bluebook is proud to support HUD and our thousands of preservation and repair users. Whether it is homeowners accessing myBBhome.com, contractors using Bluebookpro.com, or preservation inspectors validating costs with repairbase.net, Bluebook offers a reliable, easy to use tool backed by our industry leading data, specialized to your market.”

By providing detailed cost estimates for home improvement projects, Bluebook will help Angie’s List members better understand and plan project costs in advance, improving communication with service providers.

Mission Viejo, California – August 1, 2017:
The Bluebook International, Inc. (www.bluebook.net), a leading provider of residential repair costs, announced that Angie’s List (NASDAQ: ANGI) will use Bluebook’s myBluebook (www.bluehammer.com) homeowner tools to provide detailed cost estimates for household repairs and renovations to its members.

myBluebook’s (www.bluehammer.com) Project Estimator tool allows consumers to create detailed project estimates which they can use as a planning or discussion tool when dealing with service providers during the bid and design process.

“Bluebook is excited to expand the tools, resources, and support available to all Angie’s List’s members ,” said Robert Syverson, Bluebook’s CEO. “We know that transparency in costs and educated consumers is the best way to ensure a stress free, on budget home improvement project. Consumers and service providers alike will benefit by starting their discussions around a myBluebook estimate.”

Since 2016, Bluebook has also provided Angie’s List with home improvement and repair cost data for their Bluebook Pricing Guide. On their site and app, the Bluebook Pricing Guide shows price ranges for projects so consumers can feel confident they are paying a fair price for a home improvement project. With the launch of detailed estimating through myBluebook (www.bluehammer.com), members will have access to even more finely tuned estimated costs.

“Bluebook is excited to expand the tools, resources, and support available to all Angie’s List’s members. We know that transparency in costs and educated consumers is the best way to ensure a stress free, on budget home improvement project. Consumers and service providers alike will benefit by starting their discussions around a myBluebook estimate.”

Robert Syverson, CEO Bluebook International

Bluebook teams with Angie's List to provide a home improvement project cost estimating solution for their service providers / contractors

By providing industry-standard cost data through the Bluebook PRO Estimator (www.bluebookpro.com), Bluebook will help Angie’s List service providers produce accurate and professional estimates, improving customer communication and successful bid conversions.

Mission Viejo, California – July 27 2017:
The Bluebook International, Inc. (www.bluebook.net), a leading provider of residential home improvement and repair cost data, announced a strategic relationship with Angie’s List (NASDAQ: ANGI) to provide Angie’s List service providers the opportunity to create professional cost estimates on thousands of home improvement projects, powered by Bluebook’s PRO Estimator (www.bluebookpro.com). Angie’s List service providers will be able to create detailed, professional-caliber project cost estimates using industry-standard data that can be shared with consumers electronically during the bidding process.
The Bluebook PRO Estimator system and the Angie’s List Bluebook Pricing Guide utilize the same underlying cost and description database ensuring that members and service providers ‘speak the same language’ when discussing their projects.

Since 2016, Bluebook has also provided Angie’s List with home improvement and repair cost data for their Bluebook Pricing Guide. On their site and app, the Bluebook Pricing Guide shows price ranges for projects so consumers can feel confident they are paying a fair price for a home improvement project.

Bluebook’s 50 years of experience in an affordable, professional online estimating solution for contractors and handymen.

Lake Forest, California – October 26, 2015:
The Bluebook International, Inc. (www.bluebook.net), the leading provider of repair cost estimating data and software to the real estate and property preservation industries, announced that it has launched The Bluebook PRO Estimator online estimating solution (www.bluebookpro.com).

Bluebook has utilized its industry-standard repair cost database to create an estimating solution that can be accessed through the web on desktops, tablets, and smart phones.

“Our customers told us that existing systems were too complex, too expensive, and not practical for the small and medium size contractors.” said Bob Syverson, Bluebook CEO. “It was a natural for us to give them Bluebook PRO Estimator. We listened to what they wanted, and deserve, and created a professional looking, easy to use estimating system that fits their budgets.”

The Bluebook PRO Estimator provides contractors thousands of Bluebook line items with labor, material and equipment costs all priced to the zip code level. All aspects of a repair line item, including costs, are editable. The Bluebook PRO Estimator makes creating estimates easy, even giving contractors the ability to create an entire estimate on a smart phone, iPad, laptop, or desktop. The Bluebook PRO Estimator takes advantage the latest web technology, allowing contractors to share estimates with customers and track sub-contractor work orders as part of the overall project.

“Our customers told us that existing systems were too complex, too expensive, and not practical for the small and medium size contractors. It was a natural for us to give them Bluebook PRO Estimator. We listened to what they wanted, and deserve, and created a professional looking, easy to use estimating system that fits their budgets.”

Robert Syverson, CEO Bluebook International

Notice for users of BEST 4 through BEST 7.5

This notice is for users of BEST 4 through BEST 7.5.
Microsoft has sunsetted support for Microsoft XP in April 2014 (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/WindowsForBusiness/end-of-xp-support). That means that security updates, bug fixes, critical patches, and application support are no longer available. While most software companies have discontinued support of XP, Bluebook has continued to support our legacy customers even as we transitioned to web-based solutions.

Due to security issues and incompatibilities, Bluebook is sunsetting support for all BEST versions. This means that Bluebook will end ALL support for versions of BEST 4 through BEST 7.5 on October 1, 2016.

Activation Keys
To help with the transition, for our customers that have reports stored in BEST, we are offering a one-time license key which will give you access to BEST 7.5 for one year for $99. This access key will provide our customers time to save, print or archive their reports. It will not include any support or data updates. (Note that as a courtesy we have been waiving the official annual support fee of $495 since 2014)

Upgrading to PRO Estimator
As our legacy BEST systems are discontinued, we encourage our customers to upgrade to our new Bluebook PRO Estimator.
All BEST customers are offered a special discount of $100 off the Bluebook PRO Estimator and will receive a free one year key to BEST 7.5 upon purchase. To redeem your discount please contact a support specialist at 949.470.9534.

Lake Forest, California – July 14, 2014: The Bluebook International, Inc. (www.bluebook.net), the leading
provider of repair cost estimating data and software to the real estate and property preservation industries,
announced that it has been selected by Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) to conduct post-repair audits of REO
properties, including a physical inspection and a review of costs paid, to verify appropriate quality and costs.
The three-year contract has a value of $5.6 million.

Bluebook will utilize its industry-standard RepairBASE tool (www.repairbase.net / www.bluebookcva.net) to
provide independent validation of the costs paid by Freddie Mac for repairs. Bluebook will also send
independent inspectors to review the repairs performed to perform a QA check, insuring Freddie Mac receives
the best quality repairs at the right prices. As part of the project, Bluebook will be integrating its cost
estimator and inspection workflow into Freddie’s processes.

“Bluebook is excited to support the essential work of Freddie Mac, and proud to have earned Freddie’s trust,”
said Robert Syverson, CEO. “RepairBASE and our inspection tools provide a reliable, repeatable, transparent
process that lets users act with confidence.”

Since 2011, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has used RepairBASE to confirm and
audit repair, replacement, preservation, maintenance, and improvement costs on Federal Housing
Administration (FHA) homes. Used by lenders, government agencies, and 7 out of the top 10 property
preservation and maintenance providers, RepairBASE is integrated into Bluebook’s valuation and BPO
platform. Bluebook’s CVA valuation systems are also trusted by real estate investors and mortgage security
holders to determine the appropriate disposition strategy for individual properties.

“Bluebook is excited to support the essential work of Freddie Mac, and proud to have earned Freddie’s trust. RepairBASE and our inspection tools provide a reliable, repeatable, transparent
process that lets users act with confidence.”

Lake Forest, California – March 4, 2013:
The Bluebook International, Inc. (www.bluebook.net), the nation’s leading provider
of repair cost estimating data and software to the real estate and property preservation
industries, announced that it has been awarded a five-year contract renewal for
RepairBASE (www.repairbase.net) by the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) to supply software and data for validation of repair cost estimates.

HUD utilizes Bluebook’s RepairBASE to confirm repair, replacement, preservation,
maintenance, and improvement costs on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single
family homes across the United States. Bluebook has been HUD’s provider since September
2011.

“Bluebook is excited to support the essential work of HUD, and proud to have earned
HUD’s continued trust,” said Mark Josipovich. “With RepairBASE and the integrated
Bluebook data, HUD offers its users a reliable, easy to use tool designed specifically
for the P&P and REO markets.”

RepairBASE, used by lenders, government agencies, and 7 out of the top 10 P&P providers,
is the industry standard for repair costs and maintenance activities required by
HUD, FHA, mortgage security holders, and lenders. HUD’s decision to use Bluebook’s
RepairBASE enables HUD users and contractors to quickly confirm estimates through
an easy to use web interface that allow for accurate estimating and effective review
and audit.

Bluebook also offers direct RepairBASE integration via XML/API and/or web services,
making it simple, fast, and cost effective to make RepairBASE function within any
property management system without the need to reconfigure existing workflows.

“Bluebook is excited to support the essential work of HUD, and proud to have earned
HUD’s continued trust, With RepairBASE and the integrated Bluebook data, HUD offers
its users a reliable, easy to use tool designed specifically for the P&P and REO
markets.”